Best Severe Weather Apps

4.8😊(114K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

#18in Weather

Receive precise, location-based severe weather alerts for tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and more. Get voice and push notifications, view radar maps, and access forecasts. Optional premium features offer advanced radar imagery and lightning alerts.

What We Love

🚀 Fastest weather alerts
📡 Accurate radar and forecasts
🔔 Customizable alerts and notifications
💻 Simple and easy to use interface
🗺️ Tracking multiple locations
🆓 Free app with useful features

Room to Improve

💰 Subscription model for advanced features
🔇 Loud and disruptive alerts
🕰️ Delayed alerts compared to other apps
🔍 Difficulty customizing alert locations
🔋 High battery consumption

Emergency: Severe Weather App by American Red Cross

Alerts, Maps, Radar & Shelters

Strong Contender

4.8😐(7.9K ratings)

Free

#57in Weather

Emergency: Severe Weather App screenshot 1

Emergency: Severe Weather App screenshot 2

Emergency: Severe Weather App screenshot 3

Emergency: Severe Weather App screenshot 4

Emergency: Severe Weather App screenshot 5

Emergency: Severe Weather App screenshot 6

Stay safe during extreme weather and disasters with real-time alerts, interactive preparedness guides, and essential tools. This app provides official weather notifications, live maps, and helps locate shelters and services when you need them most.

What We Love

👍 Easy user interface
👍 Accessible to the blind
🚀 Sends immediate notifications
👍 Keeps users informed about hazards
👍 Provides emergency preparedness information

Room to Improve

🔇 Notifications too loud even with volume down
🔁 Repeated notifications for the same event
🗺️ Inaccurate location tracking and alerts
🔍 Inability to customize alert radius
🔌 Alerts not working during power outages

The Weather Channel - Radar by The Weather Channel Interactive

Live Radar: Snow, Storm Alerts

Worth Considering

Stormora: Severe Weather Map

4.8😞(6.1M ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

#1in Weather

The Weather Channel - Radar screenshot 1

The Weather Channel - Radar screenshot 2

The Weather Channel - Radar screenshot 3

The Weather Channel - Radar screenshot 4

The Weather Channel - Radar screenshot 5

The Weather Channel - Radar screenshot 6

Get detailed weather forecasts, live radar maps, and severe weather alerts. Personalize your experience with tracking for UV index, pollen, and more. Plan ahead with up to 15-day forecasts and winter storm warnings.

What We Love

🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
📊 Detailed weather information
🌤️ Helpful weather videos
🌍 Weather for multiple locations

Room to Improve

🔍 Difficult to navigate and find information
🕰️ Slow app performance and loading times
💸 Excessive ads and push for premium subscription
🔴 Inaccurate weather alerts and forecasts

More Severe Weather apps to explore

Storm Alerts & Warnings

Clime: NOAA Weather Radar Live

(0)

Tornado, Rain & Storm Alerts

Real-time radar imagesSevere weather alertsPrecipitation forecast

Get real-time radar, severe weather alerts, and accurate forecasts. This app provides detailed weather information, including precipitation, temperature, and wind, to help you stay informed and safe from approaching storms.

(1.1M)

SevereWXWarn Weather Pro

by corey hoggard

Tornado trackerStorm trackerHurricane tracker

This weather app provides real-time tracking for severe weather events like tornadoes and hurricanes. It also offers detailed forecasts, including UV and ocean water temperatures.

Weather Forecast & Live Radar

High-resolution future radarEarthquake and storm track alertsFree push alerts for 25+ types

Get hyper-local weather forecasts and severe weather alerts with advanced radar technology. Track storms, earthquakes, and receive customized notifications for your exact location. Features include locally crafted forecasts from expert meteorologists and a user-friendly interface.

(47K)

MesoRadar: Storm & Snow Radar

NOAA Nexrad, Rain & Hurricane

WPXI Severe Weather Team 11

(3)

by Cox Media Group

Interactive Doppler radar with future radarEarthquake and storm track overlaysFree push alerts for over 25 alert types

Stay informed about western Pennsylvania's weather with detailed forecasts, interactive radar, and customizable alerts. Track storms, earthquakes, and receive location-specific warnings for severe weather events. This comprehensive tool offers high-resolution data and a user-friendly interface.

(9.3K)

AI Powered Weather Forecast

SevereWXWarn AI Weather

7-Day OutlookReal-time TemperaturePrecipitation Probability & Accumulation

This app provides comprehensive weather forecasts, including hourly and 7-day outlooks, real-time temperatures, precipitation, and specialized indices for tornadoes, hail, and severe weather. It features a live radar with storm tracks and a user-friendly interface for easy understanding of complex weather data.

Weatherwise: Weather Forecast

(1)

ad-supported

In-Depth Weather Info

Severe Weather Warnings

Real-time weather forecastsSevere storm warningsCritical alerts that bypass Do Not Disturb

Get real-time weather forecasts and critical storm warnings directly from the National Weather Service. This free app provides life-saving alerts that bypass Do Not Disturb, ensuring you're notified even during severe weather events.

Storm Radar: Weather Tracker

(1)

free

Winter Storm Radar & Alerts

Expanded weather map layers (wind, lightning, tropical tracks)High-resolution single site radarAI Weather Assistant for real-time insights

This app provides advanced weather radar and storm tracking with real-time alerts for rain, severe weather, and lightning. It offers detailed visualizations of weather patterns, future radar projections, and customizable map layers for tracking storms like hurricanes and tornadoes.

Thunderstorm-Local Weather

(136K)

freemium

Real-Time Weather

Real-time weather updatesHyper-local forecastsAutomatic location detection

Get instant, accurate weather updates and forecasts for your precise current location. This app automatically detects where you are to provide hyper-local conditions and predictions, ensuring you're always prepared for the sky's changes.

Get hyper-local, 24/7 weather updates for Central Florida with advanced radar technology. Receive location-based storm alerts and watch live severe weather coverage. Track storms and earthquakes with detailed layers.

Advanced interactive radar with future radarEarthquake and storm track layersFree push alerts for over 25 alert types

(15K)

Severe Weather Guardian

weather outlooks/alerts

Accessible Live Radar with VoiceOver supportOfficial weather alerts and saved locationsPlain-language storm intelligence

This app provides accessible live radar, official weather alerts, and plain-language storm intelligence. It helps users understand severe weather events with clear radar context and saved alert locations for critical weather. Features include forecasts, tropical tracking, and NOAA Weather Radio streams.

AccuWeather: Weather Forecast

(9)

freemium

Local radar & storm tracker

Hyperlocal precipitation forecastsRealFeel® temperatureLive radar and storm tracking

Get real-time weather alerts and hyperlocal forecasts with proven accuracy. Track severe weather events like hurricanes and snowstorms with live radar and detailed updates. Plan your day and stay informed about conditions affecting your safety and activities.

(1.5M)

My Weather Radar Live Alerts

Weather - Local Forcast

Real-time weather information24-hour and 15-day forecasts2-hour rainfall warnings

Get real-time weather updates, detailed hourly and 15-day forecasts, and rainfall warnings. Understand how weather impacts daily life with a comprehensive life index. Customize locations and receive alerts for extreme conditions.

(10)

All In One Weather & Radar

AIO Weather

Live animated radar playbackHour-by-hour and 10-day forecastsSevere weather watches and warnings

Plan around the weather with a single app. Get animated radar, trusted forecasts, severe weather alerts, and activity suggestions. Includes live lightning detection and home screen widgets.

From WDIV & ClickOnDetroit.com

Real-time radar maps48-hour and 10-day forecastsLive meteorologist streams

Access real-time weather data with interactive radar, detailed forecasts, and customizable alerts. Stay informed about local weather conditions and severe storm warnings with live updates from meteorologists.